Overview
Maggie Westfal, M.D., MPH, is a fellowship-trained colon and rectal surgeon specializing in both benign and malignant diseases of the colon, rectum, and anus. Clinically she is interested in colon, rectal, and anal cancer as well as benign anorectal disease, inflammatory bowel disease, diverticular disease, and rectal prolapse. From a surgical perspective, Dr. Westfal has been trained in all techniques of colon and rectal surgery but is specifically interested in minimally invasive and robotic approaches. She enjoys working with her patients to make joint patient-physician care decisions while also utilizing multi-disciplinary care teams to aid in these decisions.Dr. Westfal earned her medical degree and Master of Public Health degree at Tufts University School of Medicine in Boston. She remained in Boston for general surgery residency at the Massachusetts General Hospital where she spent three years performing clinical outcomes research and implementing the research skills that she acquired during her public health studies. Her research interests include early onset colorectal cancer, including patients with both hereditary and non-hereditary disease. She completed her training in colon and rectal surgery at Barnes Jewish Hospital/Washington University in St. Louis.Dr. Westfal is a member of several surgical societies, including the American College of Surgeons, the American Medical Association and the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons. Her research has been presented at several national meetings for these and other societies. She led several trainee wellbeing councils throughout her training and remains passionate about improving the well-being of trainees across all specialties.Outside of work, Dr. Westfal enjoys spending time with her husband and two children. She was a former two-sport varsity athlete at Yale University and enjoys following both the women's soccer and ice hockey teams. A life-long east coaster, she enjoys vacationing at the beach. When time permits, she loves to bake and enjoys making chocolate chip cookies and chocolate chip banana bread for friends and family.
Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hirschsprung Disease, Venous Thromboembolism (VTE), Ileostomy, and Endoscopy.
She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 30 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Westfal is currently accepting new patients.
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4040 Highway 17 Bypass, Waccamaw Medical Park West, Suite 306, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
5500 Front Street, Suite 320 & Suite 440, Summerville, SC 29486
4040 Highway 17 Bypass, Suite 360, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
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Dr. Westfal has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Maggie L. Westfal
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Maggie L. Westfal?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Maggie L. Westfal by calling their office at 843-876-5788. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Maggie L. Westfal a top-rated expert for Ileostomy?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Maggie L. Westfal is classified as an Experienced expert for Ileostomy, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Maggie L. Westfal specialize in?
While Dr. Maggie L. Westfal is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Ileostomy, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Hirschsprung Disease. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Maggie L. Westfal participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Maggie L. Westfal has published 30 articles and abstracts on conditions like Ileostomy. You can view a list of Dr. Maggie L. Westfal's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Maggie L. Westfal accept my insurance?
Dr. Maggie L. Westfal accepts most major insurance plans, including Absolute Total Care South Carolina and Aetna. We recommend calling the office directly at 843-876-5788 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- Colorectal CancerDr. Westfal isExperienced. Learn about Colorectal Cancer.
- Desmoid TumorDr. Westfal isExperienced. Learn about Desmoid Tumor.
- EndoscopyDr. Westfal isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Familial Adenomatous PolyposisDr. Westfal isExperienced. Learn about Familial Adenomatous Polyposis.
- Familial Colorectal CancerDr. Westfal isExperienced. Learn about Familial Colorectal Cancer.
- GastroparesisDr. Westfal isExperienced. Learn about Gastroparesis.